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Craig Williams

Police investigate political graffiti at Hampden ahead of Scotland v Israel match

Vandals have targeted Hampden Park with political graffiti prior to Scotland's encounter with the Middle Eastern country's national side tonight in the UEFA Nations League.

Police were called around 3:20am to reports of the vandalism, which saw red paint splashed over the road leading down into the stadium and graffiti daubed on an overlooking wall.

The red paint was used to symbolise blood, with the words 'Palestinian blood!' spray-painted on the wall nearby alongside 'Free Gaza'.

Officers have confirmed that enquiries are currently ongoing to trace those responsible, and that an appropriate policing plan is in place for the fixture, which is being played behind closed doors.

Hampden will host a UEFA Nationd League fixture between Scotland and Israel behind closed doors tonight (SNS Group)

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police were called around 3.20am on Friday, 4 September, 2020, following the report of vandalism at Hampden Park, Glasgow.

"Officers attended and enquiries are currently ongoing to trace those responsible. An appropriate policing plan is in place for tonight's football event involving Scotland v Israel."

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